Indiana high school party shooting leaves one dead and 10 injured: What we know

A shooting at a high school party in Fort Wayne, Indiana, left one person dead and 10 others injured late Saturday evening, authorities said. The community was shaken and police searched for answers.

The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) reported the incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive on Stellhorn Road, a suburb in the northeast part of the city.

According to local station WISH-TV, multiple 911 calls alerted police to shots fired and people were reported to be fleeing in all directions. Officers who arrived at the scene described the incident as “chaotic,” the outlet reported.

According to police, investigators learned from witnesses that the shooting occurred during what they called a “high school-age party.”

Early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed that 11 people had been shot, including the deceased victim.

According to police, the ten other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The exact nature and extent of these injuries were not disclosed.

The department has not released the names or ages of the victims and remains cautious as the investigation continues.

They also did not provide any information about how many suspects may have been involved in the shooting, leaving many questions unanswered.

Local Indiana station WPTA reported that the incident remains under active investigation by FWPD, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the coroner’s office.

The shooting sparked a response from city leaders. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker issued a statement Sunday afternoon addressing community concerns and the ongoing investigation.

“My heart is heavy today as we try to process the violence that took place in our city last night,” Tucker said. “The FWPD is working tirelessly to learn more about what happened and to bring those responsible to justice.”

The mayor emphasized the importance of community unity in the face of this tragedy. “The safety of our community is critical to ensuring a better future for Fort Wayne,” she said.

“My prayer is that we as residents and neighbors will come together as one and not accept this type of behavior.”

As the investigation continues, authorities are casting a wide net for information. They are urging anyone who may know anything about the shooting to come forward.

Fort Wayne Police can be contacted directly at 260-427-1201. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 260-436-7867.